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Does your congregation have a plan in place to aid in recovery should a disaster
strike YOUR church?
The reports of disasters striking suddenly fill
the news and North Dakota is no stranger to disasters. Even with advanced
warning, disasters are simply that – disastrous.
How will the normal activities
of the congregation resume?
Who will be impacted in the congregation and
community and how?
How safe are the vital records of births, deaths, weddings,
baptisms?
What if a pandemic event happens?
Once a disaster strikes, members
will be in need of spiritual and perhaps physical assistance, the community at
large will look to the church for healing and hope while vital records may be
lost forever.
Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) has a free
guide available to help you put together a preparedness plan for your church.
Consider designating someone(s) to complete this essential task prior to needing
it. As Ben Franklin wisely said, “a stitch in time saves nine.”
LDR can also assist congregations with preparedness planning. In
addition to the free guide, the staff of LDR will also provide support
in preparing the actual plan for your unique congregation.
Click here to
download a
questionnaire
to help you
assess your degree of preparedness. As you consider the questions, think of a
specific types of disaster to help envision your readiness.
If you would like a copy of the free guide or
assistance developing your plan, contact us by
or by calling 1-800-950-2901.
Please include the name of your church,
city, name and phone of a contact person and one of the following choices:
1. we have a plan in place (and whether you would be willing to share your plan
with others)
2. we want the free guide only
3. we want the free guide and some assistance in putting together our
preparedness plan
Preparation is a key factor to lessen the impact of a disaster...
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